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Why do My Ellipses Look Like Doughnuts? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Still Life Painting Peeves: Colour Theory, Tips and Techniques on Oil Painting Floral ... and More
Producing still life art can be a satisfying experience, as the artist can easily paint from life without the pressures of the shifting light or inclement weather; any object can be selected and the light source modified at will.
But challenges are certain to present themselves during the journey. Examples might be why ellipses end up looking like doughnuts, why porcelain looks more like clay or why fruit looks plastic. Some of these challenges may prove more difficult than others and unchecked, might cause a creative block.
This is where this book comes in. With down to earth advice on common practices at fault, each issue is tackled in-depth: a diagnostic of the problem, suggested solutions in the form of recommended art materials and remedial painting exercises.
In total, twenty-six common “peeves” associated with still life painting are tackled within this book. In six clear sections, a myriad of other matters relating to still life painting are explained, such as specialised painting techniques to suggest textures, composing a still life, lighting an arrangement and introductory chapters on the essentials of oil painting, in total, with over 110 colour illustrations and twenty diagrams.
The author has a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art from London as well as a PCET teaching qualification from Warwick.
But challenges are certain to present themselves during the journey. Examples might be why ellipses end up looking like doughnuts, why porcelain looks more like clay or why fruit looks plastic. Some of these challenges may prove more difficult than others and unchecked, might cause a creative block.
This is where this book comes in. With down to earth advice on common practices at fault, each issue is tackled in-depth: a diagnostic of the problem, suggested solutions in the form of recommended art materials and remedial painting exercises.
In total, twenty-six common “peeves” associated with still life painting are tackled within this book. In six clear sections, a myriad of other matters relating to still life painting are explained, such as specialised painting techniques to suggest textures, composing a still life, lighting an arrangement and introductory chapters on the essentials of oil painting, in total, with over 110 colour illustrations and twenty diagrams.
The author has a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art from London as well as a PCET teaching qualification from Warwick.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2011
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